popularity

noun

pop·u·lar·i·ty ˌpä-pyə-ˈler-ə-tē

ˌpä-pyə-ˈla-rə-tē

Synonyms of popularity next

: the quality or state of being popular

Examples of popularity in a Sentence

the increasing popularity of cell phones

Recent Examples on the Web

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The three main reasons for Hot Wheels' popularity are: ◾ Low price. ◾ Appearance and performance. ◾ Childhood memories. —

George Petras, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024 Havel pointed out that in Czechoslovakia, the dissident movement had its breakout moment during the trial of a rock band, the Plastic People of the Universe, whose popularity was seen as a threat. —

Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 13 Dec. 2024 But there are other reasons for the plank’s popularity besides going easy on your spine and hip flexors. —

Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024 As super apps gain popularity, developers of these apps can take steps to ensure their solutions provide convenience and become supportive companions that anticipate and meet users’ needs. —

Mark Halberstein, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for popularity

Word History

Etymology

popular + -ity

Note: Probably an English coinage rather than a loan from Latin populāritās "fellow-citizenship, courtship of popular favor" (Late Latin, "population, general opinion").

First Known Use

1574, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of popularity was in 1574

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